Chinese Central Bank Governor: User Privacy and Financial Security Key Principles Guiding CBDC Design Process
According to Yi Gang, governor of China’s central bank, the process of designing the country’s digital currency is premised on two principles, the protection of user privacy as well as ensuring “financial security.” To achieve this, the central bank’s role will be limited to managing the digital currency’s “operating system” while the handling of personal transaction information is done by “designated operating institutions.” Adhering...
Publicly-Listed Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain’s Stock Gets Downgraded, Firm Offloads Close to 4,000 Bitmain Miners
On Oct. 31, 2022, the publicly-listed bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain revealed the firm’s attempt to obtain $27 million in a scheduled financing deal fell through. According to the company’s October update, Argo said it did not believe the deal “will be consummated” and now two market analysts have downgraded the company’s shares. Argo Blockchain’s $27 Million Financing Deal Falls Through, Stock Shudders, Wall Street Analysts Downgrade...
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Files Amicus Brief to Support Ripple in SEC Lawsuit Over XRP
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has filed an amicus brief in support of Ripple Labs in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit over xrp. Coinbase’s support is seen as a significant step in the case given that the crypto exchange was among the first trading platforms to delist xrp following the SEC lawsuit. Coinbase Supports Ripple Against SEC The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase filed an amicus brief...
Leaked Documents Show Facebook and Twitter Working Closely With DHS, FBI to Police Disinformation: Report
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are reportedly working closely with major social media platforms, like Facebook and Twitter, to police “disinformation.” Leaked documents further show their plans to expand censorship. Leaked Documents Reveal How Department of Homeland Security Plans to Police Disinformation Leaked documents and court records have revealed the Department of...
RIAA Seeks $250,000 in Attorneys’ Fees from YouTube Ripper
Popular stream-ripping site Yout.com has been targeted in lawsuits around the world. As a result, the service is now blocked in countries including Denmark, the UK and Spain. In addition, government agencies targeted the site and its operator in Brazil and Peru, further adding to Yout’s legal troubles. Despite all of this legal pressure, Yout.com operator Johnathan Nader is convinced that his service operates within the boundaries of...
